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Clinical Impact in Geriatrics Award

ACADEMY OF GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

October 31, 2026

206 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Clinical Impact in Geriatrics Award

Organization: APTA Geriatrics (Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy)

Purpose: Seeks to recognize one APTA Geriatric Member for outstanding clinical practice in a geriatric health care setting.

Award Focus: Recipients are recognized as advocates, role models, innovators, and leaders in geriatric care settings who demonstrate commitment to improving the lives of aging adults.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Current Membership: Must be a current member of APTA Geriatrics
  • Advocacy & Role Modeling: Must be an advocate for aging adults and a role model for excellence in physical therapy practice
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years involved in geriatric clinical practice settings
  • Demonstrated Excellence: Must demonstrate innovation and leadership in:
  • - Program planning or management - Clinical education - Outstanding quality of care - Multidisciplinary teamwork - Meeting the physical therapy needs of aging adults

Contact Information

  • Phone: 866-586-8247
  • Address: 7780 Elmwood Ave, Ste 130, Middleton, WI 53562
  • Email: geriatrics@aptageriatrics.org

How to Apply

Nomination Process

Submission Format: All required materials must be submitted as ONE PDF document

Required Materials:

1. Letter(s) of Nomination
- Addressed to the Awards Committee
- Describe how and why the nominee meets the criteria
- One or more letters may be submitted

2. Resume or CV
- Copy of nominee's current resume or curriculum vitae

Timeline:

  • August: Accepting nominations

  • October: Deadline to submit nominations

  • December: Awardees selected and notifications sent

  • February: Recognition at APTA Combined Sections Meeting
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    seniorshealthcare

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